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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.85, 866.60 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.85, 866.60 and 530.35 is: 732.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.85 : 866.60 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.85/866.60 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.85x = 866.60 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.85x = 459,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,598.48/627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.02

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